Overview

Key Features

The Master of Bioinformatics offered at the University of Queensland is designed for biological sciences, computing and mathematics graduates who wish to increase their technical and research skills in core areas of bioinformatics, update their knowledge of recent technologies and methodologies, and obtain practical laboratory and computational skills through immersion in a research laboratory.

For your 1.5 years of full-time studies, you'll select from over 20 courses, allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and career goals.

You'll also have the opportunity to complete an independent research project on campus or in industry, which will increase your technical and research skills.

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Bioinformatician

Data scientist

Data analyst

Biostatistician

Clinical data manager

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Concepts in Bioinformatics

Applications of Computational Statistics

Issues in Biotechnology

Web Information Systems

Advanced Bioinformatics

Advanced Genome Informatics

Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory

Advanced Protein Technology

Research Proposal

Algorithms & Data Structures

High-Performance Computing

Data Mining

Advanced Software Engineering

Probability Models & Stochastic Processes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 29 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 108891G

An approved equivalent Bachelor degree in Science, IT or Engineering, with an introduction in one or more subjects relevant to the study of bioinformatics, including molecular biology, computer science and statistics; or

Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics.

UQ or equivalent GPA of 5 or above on a 7 point scale.

English language requirements

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

47200 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 47200 AUD per year during 12 months.
National

8864 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8864 AUD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Brisbane

1402 - 2528 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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